The CISO Evolution
Business Knowledge for Cybersecurity Executives

1. Auflage April 2022
416 Seiten, Hardcover
Fachbuch
Learn to effectively deliver business aligned cybersecurity outcomes
In The CISO Evolution: Business Knowledge for Cybersecurity Executives, information security experts Matthew K. Sharp and Kyriakos "Rock" Lambros deliver an insightful and practical resource to help cybersecurity professionals develop the skills they need to effectively communicate with senior management and boards. They assert business aligned cybersecurity is crucial and demonstrate how business acumen is being put into action to deliver meaningful business outcomes.
The authors use illustrative stories to show professionals how to establish an executive presence and avoid the most common pitfalls experienced by technology experts when speaking and presenting to executives. The book will show you how to:
* Inspire trust in senior business leaders by properly aligning and setting expectations around risk appetite and capital allocation
* Properly characterize the indispensable role of cybersecurity in your company's overall strategic plan
* Acquire the necessary funding and resources for your company's cybersecurity program and avoid the stress and anxiety that comes with underfunding
Perfect for security and risk professionals, IT auditors, and risk managers looking for effective strategies to communicate cybersecurity concepts and ideas to business professionals without a background in technology. The CISO Evolution is also a must-read resource for business executives, managers, and leaders hoping to improve the quality of dialogue with their cybersecurity leaders.
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
CHAPTER 1 Financial Principles
Opportunity
Principle
Application
Key Insights
Works Cited
CHAPTER 2 Business Strategy Tools
Opportunity
Principle
Application
Key Insights
Works Cited
CHAPTER 3 Business Decisions
Opportunity
Principle
Application
Key Insights
Works Cited
CHAPTER 4 Value Creation
Opportunity
Principle
Application
Key Insights
Works Cited
CHAPTER 5 Articulating the Business Case
Opportunity
Principle
Application
Key Insights
Works Cited
CHAPTER 6 Cybersecurity: A Concern of the Business,
Not Just IT
Principle
Application
Key Insights
Notes
CHAPTER 7 Translating Cyber Risk into Business Risk
Principle
Application
Key Insights
Notes
CHAPTER 8 Communication - You Do it Every Day
(or Do You?)
Principle
Application
Key Insights
Notes
CHAPTER 9 Relationship Management
Opportunity
Principle
Application
Contents ix
Key Insights
Works Cited
CHAPTER 10 Recruiting and Leading High Performing Teams
Opportunity
Principle
Application
Key Insights
Works Cited
CHAPTER 11 Managing Human Capital
Opportunity
Principle
Application
Key Insights
Works Cited
CHAPTER 12 Negotiation
Opportunity
Principle
Application
Key Insights
Works Cited
Conclusion
Index
KYRIAKOS "ROCK" LAMBROS is CEO and Founder of RockCyber, a cybersecurity strategy consulting firm focused on helping firms align cybersecurity to their enterprise business goals. He has extensive experience building security programs and overseeing security architecture, operations, threat intelligence, governance, and risk management.